Foo Fighters Honor 30 Years With New Single “Today’s Song” and Emotional Tribute to Taylor Hawkins
To mark three decades of music, memories, and emotional highs and lows, Foo Fighters have returned with their first new single since 2023. Titled “Today’s Song,” the track arrives alongside a deeply personal letter and audio message from frontman Dave Grohl, reflecting on the band’s journey and honoring its past and present members.Released Wednesday, July 3, the song celebrates the 30th anniversary of the legendary rock band, known for defining the post-grunge sound since the mid-90s. The single follows their 2023 album But Here We Are and comes after a challenging period that included the loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022 and the departure of Josh Freese this past May.
Grohl Reflects on the Road So Far
In a heartfelt letter shared with fans, Grohl took time to recognize the members who helped shape the band’s legacy—William Goldsmith, Franz Stahl, and Josh Freese—expressing “heartfelt gratitude for the time, music and memories that we shared with each of them.”“Over the years, we’ve had moments of unbridled joy, and moments of devastating heartbreak,” Grohl wrote. “But we have followed this road together, with each other, for each other, no matter what. Because in life, you just can’t go it alone.”
A Permanent Place for Taylor Hawkins
Of all the emotional weight carried by “Today’s Song,” none is heavier than Grohl’s tribute to Taylor Hawkins, who served as the band’s drummer for more than two decades before his untimely passing. “Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do,” Grohl said.“The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivaled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence,” he continued. “Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination.”
New Music, Same Heart
“Today’s Song” channels the raw emotional honesty and powerful instrumentals that fans have long loved in Foo Fighters’ work. While it marks a milestone in their discography, it also serves as a reminder of their resilience and bond. It’s not just an anniversary track—it’s a love letter to every chapter of the band’s life.International Tour Dates Confirmed
Alongside the new single, Foo Fighters also announced upcoming international tour stops, including:Jakarta, Indonesia – October 2 Singapore – October 4 Tokyo, Japan – October 7 Osaka, Japan – October 10 Mexico City – November 14
These performances will mark some of the band’s first live dates since Freese’s exit and are expected to carry a reflective tone, underscoring the deep connection Foo Fighters continue to share with their fans around the world.
Three decades in, Foo Fighters aren’t just celebrating longevity—they’re honoring legacy. With “Today’s Song,” they remind us that even after all the noise, the heartbreak, and the healing, the music remains.
